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    The Witcher's Literary Universe Explained

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    Discover the rich lore behind Netflix's adaptation, from Sapkowski's original short stories to the complex multiverse of The Continent, Elder Blood, and the Conjunction of the Spheres that shaped this fantasy world.

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    Geralt often questions whether all monsters deserve to die, and whether all humans deserve to live. Some of the most dangerous creatures in his world aren't monsters at all—they're people.

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